Children’s Chloraseptic® Sore Throat Spray 0.71% w/v Oromucosal Spray is used to relieve sore throat pain and will be referred to as Children’s Chloraseptic®. The product contains the active ingredient benzocaine which belongs to the group of medicines called local anaesthetics. It has a fast action and works by numbing the pain of a sore throat. The product comes in the form of a spray. It has a swivel head applicator to help deliver the local anaesthetic direct to the throat. Before you use Children’s Chloraseptic® Throat Spray DO NOT use this spray if the child: • has difficulty in breathing, noisy breathing or severe difficulty in swallowing. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if this applies • is allergic to benzocaine or any of the other ingredients • has a rare blood condition called methaemoglobinaemia DO NOT use this medicine for children under 6 years of age. Adults and teenagers: DO NOT use this spray if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine contains a small quantity of alcohol (less than 0.006 units per spray) to dissolve the other ingredients. Contains propylene glycol - this may cause skin irritation. If the sore throat is severe or prolonged, or accompanied by fever, headache, or feeling sick, consult a doctor.